Website Redirect Malware

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Website Redirect Malware

I use an iPad Air. Browser: Safari.

Just recently I encountered a malicious malware on my iPad that attaches itself to a particular website, and whenever you visit that website the malware will then automatically redirects you to another website (usually a site advertising some bogus product, or in worse case scenarios ****). Years ago I encountered a similar virus on my laptop, but on my laptop I had a good anti virus program and the ability to use system restore in order to undo the damage done easily.

Does anyone know how to remove or fix a website redirect virius on an iPad? At first I had tried clearing my cookies and data storage, but that did nothing. I was able to upgrade my OS to the most current version on my ipad, and that appears to have fixed the problem for now. But how would one fix it if there are no new updates to the OS to download?

iPad Air, iOS 8.1.2, Malware, internet

Posted on Jan 3, 2015 2:42 AM

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Answer 1

JimHdk

Level 7

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Jan 3, 2015 4:03 AM in response to JNSchroed

Those redirects are usually caused by JavaScript in Ads which have been supplied to the website .This may occur without the knowledge of the website. Often these Ads only redirect some of the site's users. For example, only users using browsers on mobile devices may be redirected. This helps them stay under the radar for a bit longer.

There is also the chance that the website has been hacked and the code has been inserted that way.

Inform the webmaster at the problem site of this problem.

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Answer 2

Skydiver119

Level 9

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Jan 3, 2015 5:29 AM in response to JNSchroed

You may also want to look into adblocking apps. I have Weblock which helps. One catch about it, it blocks the ads by having your internet connection go through a proxy so it may not be an option for every connection, and it's something you'd need to set up for every connection you use. (for example my work doesnt' allow proxy servers so I can't use it if i get on the wifi there)

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Answer 3

Jan 3, 2015 6:53 AM in response to JNSchroed

I have a similar problem. This is the thread that i made.

I have Adware - Ads are randomly popping up in safari.

I am quite certain that this happened after connecting my ipad to my malware infected windows machine.

My version was up to date,
I browse reddit, which I know or some of you know, are free of obtrusive ads. But at some point, redirects me to a website adcash.com
My ipad was never jailbroken and i never knew how to jailbreak

but still, it redirects my safari to another adware tab.

I have tried everything Reset All Settings, Erase All Content and Settings, Reset Network Settings.

Still, the problem persists.

I use paypal alot on safari and i am afraid that hackers will steal my info.

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